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Ilse created a recipe for the SA Olive Industry for an olive and mozzarella bread with capers and thyme. This could be a list of my favourite pizza toppings, but James did not feel the same. So to suit his palate, I adapted the recipe and baked a mozzarella and sun dried tomato bread. It … Continue reading Mozzarella And Sun Dried Tomato Bread
Nothing compares to roasted beets in my opinion. But I am always up for something new. These whole beetroots are boiled and served with a yoghurt sauce. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Whole Beetroots ♥ On Monday I had to go to a specific shop to purchase a particular item. While I … Continue reading Whole Beetroots
This recipe for caramelized shallots and anchovies has the perfect balance between sweet and salty. The term agrodolce comes to mind when I think of the flavour combination. The sauce is great for any ridged pasta such as rigatoni or garganelli and is finished with fresh parsley and Parmesan. To be more authentic it can … Continue reading Caramelized Shallots And Anchovies
This bacon and leek quiche took several attempts to get it perfect. I wanted the leeks to be cooked and not squeaky when you bit into them. And the bacon had to offer some texture. To me, what makes this a must try dish is the addition of the cheese. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Bacon And Leek Quiche
This roasted plum cake will stay moist for several days due to the natural juices that come from roasting the stone fruit. I may adjust the recipe slightly if I make it again, but that does not detract from how good it was. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Roasted Plum Cake ♥ … Continue reading Roasted Plum Cake
The recipe called for 1 teaspoon of the mixture to be used for each of the cheese muffins which did not make sense to me. I used slightly more and still ended up with 21 small muffins. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cheese Muffins ♥ 16 years, 8 months and 2 weeks … Continue reading Cheese Muffins
I made whipped feta and caper compound butter to serve with bagels and smoked salmon as a starter for a luncheon I hosted. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Whipped Feta ♥ When I first started blogging in 2009 I would post at least once a day if not more. When we went … Continue reading Whipped Feta
Just add cheese and it will be better! Here I have taken ordinary cauliflower cheese and added my trusty bacon condiment, to make the tastiest Cauliflower Gratin. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cauliflower Gratin ♥ I spoke on Friday about love, and today, that theme continues. Over twenty years ago I arrived … Continue reading Cauliflower Gratin | Fancy Cauliflower Cheese
These mini frittatas are so easy to make and so versatile. You can substitute the vegetables you have at home that need using up. And pack them into your kids' lunch boxes. Dave and I warmed them up slightly before enjoying as a snack. Skip ahead to the recipe for Mini Frittatas When I first … Continue reading Mini Frittatas | Frittata Tartlets
I had to wait to make this bone marrow pasta for a second time until I could gather all the ingredients together. Our local supermarket was out of marrow bones for quite some time, and I shop there less frequently now that life is mostly back to normal. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Bone Marrow Pasta | Pasta Al Midollo Osseo
This recipe for oven baked courgette fritters is perfect for the busy mom. The best part about this is you can cut nice squares to add to lunch boxes. And you can change the vegetables to what is in season. Skip ahead to the recipe for Oven Baked Courgette Fritters I have had many people … Continue reading Oven Baked Courgette Fritters
These cheesy brioche rolls make for the ideal brunch or lunch time treat. The recipe has been adapted from the one Chef Graeme introduced to Angama Mara. Skip ahead to the recipe for Cheesy Brioche Rolls I am not one for browsing around a shopping mall too often. It is something that I will do … Continue reading Cheesy Brioche Rolls
I topped my gluten free blueberry Bundt cake with a butterscotch sauce. Served with a soft serve in the same flavour it made for a great dessert. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Gluten Free Blueberry Bundt Cake ♥ The fundamental belief of tzedakah which I grew up with, has shaped a lot … Continue reading Gluten Free Blueberry Bundt Cake
This caprese pizza uses what I call cheats pizza dough. It is made with yoghurt instead of yeast, and self-raising flour. But, for when you don't have time, it is perfect. I have made this several times as it is so easy to do, and a great weekend snack. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Caprese Pizza
Life Kitchen have been teaching this recipe for Mint And Pea Carbonara since their very first class. According to Ryan, pancetta, parmesan and peas bring that sought-after umami hit, while mint leaves and chilli wake up the senses. Mint has a cooling affect and is a trigeminal stimulant. By adding it to a dish it … Continue reading Mint And Pea Carbonara
According to Liam, to achieve both the colour and sweetness required from the onions for this onion and cider soup, they must be cooked slowly over a low heat until all the water from the onions has evaporated. The sugars have to be released to achieve beautifully caramelised onions. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Onion And Cider Soup
I only buy butter when it is on special as I use so much of it. I keep at least two blocks in the freezer at any one time. And that is a good thing as this brown butter icing was so good I had to find an excuse to bake more things to keep … Continue reading Brown Butter Icing
These sourdough crackers are made with the discard from after feeding your starter for bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Crackers ♥ I knew at the start of the pandemic that it would probably touch each and every one of us. First my closest friend whom I consider a sister, got … Continue reading Sourdough Crackers
If you have an abundance of zucchini or what we call baby marrows then make lots of batches of these courgette and feta scones. They make for a great addition to a lunch box and are perfect for a picnic. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Courgette And Feta Scones ♥ My Mom … Continue reading Courgette And Feta Scones
This baked ricotta pancake is a reminder of Sicily. It really is easy to make at home and should be served warm. I made one to serve with sweet caramelized apples and another to go with dried figs cooked in red wine. Both were excellent. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Ricotta … Continue reading Baked Ricotta Pancake